Argumentative Paper

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Argumentative PaperSourcesDo you have an overall explanation of the topic and the background information needed?Step Two - OutlineIt is important to organize relevant information, statistics, and quotations by their place in your paper rather than by their source.OutlineI. IntroductionA. OpeningB. General InformationC. ThesisII. Section 1 (Your side of the argument)A. Background InformationB. Major arguments supported with evidence.III. Section 2 (Refuting the opposition's argument)IV. ConclusionA. Rewording (not restating) ThesisB. Summary sentence for every major point made.C. Creative sentence that provides closure.Due DatesThesis - TomorrowOutline - WednesdayStep OneBased on the opinions and research you have encountered over the past few weeks, what is the viewpoint you will express in your paper? This should not include personal pronouns, and this should hint at the evidence you plan to use.TruthSample ThesisAs evidenced through the recent rash of adolescent suicides, the scourge of publicly-shared acts of violence, and the accesibilty provided to criminals and pedophiles, it is abundantly clear that while social media has provided society with new forms of interpersonal connections never before imagined, the overall effect of this new avenue of communication has been more harmful than helpful.II. Argument Against Social MediaA. CyberBullying1. Topic Sentence for this Paragraph2. Any relevant research (quotes, stats, facts, etc.)3. Tie back to thesis and transition to next argument.B. Publicly Shared ViolenceC. Crime and PedopheliaD. Academic DishonestyDo you have both sides of the argument represented (not equally).Are your sources trustworthy?